Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 12 cup butter, softened
  • 12 cup shortening, see note
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Method

  • In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • Cream together sugar, butter, shortening, eggs and vanilla until light.
  • Add flour mixture alternating with buttermilk.
  • Add more flour if needed.
  • Refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Roll to desired thickness (approx.
  • 1/4-in) and cut.
  • Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
  • Be careful not to over bake.
  • Frost and enjoy.
  • *I have also made with all butter and all shortening, I like half and half the best.